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Florida Democratic Party Statement on the Fourth of July

Posted July 4, 2014

Today, Florida Democratic Party Chair Allison Tant released the following statement marking the Fourth of July and the founding our our nation:

“Today, families, friends, and neighbors come together to celebrate the founding of our nation and the birth of a new form of government — of the people, by the people, for the people. America is a promise handed down by each generation since the Founding Fathers, that we all have the freedom to pursue our dreams and the responsibility to help others achieve theirs.

“As we celebrate, let us remember the brave men and women of our nation’s Armed Forces — those who have fought for our rights, those who have been wounded in war, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor them all.

“I hope all Floridians — and all Americans — enjoy this Fourth of July in the greatest democracy the world has ever known."

"I’ve said it before. I’ll say it again. The DREAMers are our neighbors, they're our friends. They are our high school valedictorians, and they are our veterans. They were brought to this country before they ever even knew of the significance of their trip, and they have benefited our communities greatly. And so it's clear that America is stronger for a person like Elisha Dawkins. And as this Congress comes to a close, I want to remind all of us and urge us to remember next year, when there's an attempt to turn around that White House executive order, I want us to remember the faces of people like Elisha Dawkins, and I want us to come together and to acknowledge their many contributions to this great country." —Sen. Bill Nelson